LIGHTNING TRUCKING SERVICES LLC

USDOT 2272873 • 603 US HIGHWAY 19N, WESTON, WV, 26452

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:C
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
2,272,873
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
3049333544
Power Units (MCS-150)
30
Drivers (MCS-150)
14
Safety Rating
C
MCS-150 Mileage
234,968
Physical Address
603 US HIGHWAY 19N, WESTON, WV, 26452
Mailing Address
PO BOX 1010, JANE LEW, WV, 26378
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Feb 20, 2020
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-776233ACTIVEUnknownUnknown

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
EVEREST DENALI INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryEN6CA00155-201ON FILEFeb 20, 2020May 31, 2025

Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
EVEREST DENALI INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryEN6CA00155-191REPLACEDJan 9, 2019Feb 20, 2020
ST. PAUL MERCURY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary31M71034REPLACEDJan 9, 2017Jan 9, 2019
GREAT MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA00039633REPLACEDJan 9, 2015Jan 9, 2017
GREAT MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA00039633CANCELLEDJan 9, 2015Feb 3, 2017
ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryZLP14P0940312N4REPLACEDMar 2, 2012Jan 9, 2015

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLEVEREST DENALI INSURANCE COMPANYEN6CA00155-201BIPD/PrimaryMay 31, 2025May 31, 2025
TERM/REPLEVEREST DENALI INSURANCE COMPANYEN6CA00155-191BIPD/PrimaryFeb 20, 2020Feb 20, 2020
TERM/REPLST. PAUL MERCURY INSURANCE COMPANY31M71034BIPD/PrimaryJan 9, 2019Jan 9, 2019
TERM/CANCLGREAT MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANYCA00039633BIPD/PrimaryFeb 3, 2017Feb 3, 2017
TERM/REPLGREAT MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANYCA00039633BIPD/PrimaryJan 9, 2017Jan 9, 2017
TERM/REPLST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.ZLP14P0940312N4BIPD/PrimaryJan 9, 2015Jan 9, 2015

Authority Action History (1 events)

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Authority Action History (1 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC776233MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDMar 23, 2012Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
N/A

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
25
Violations
72
20 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
32.0%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
12.0%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
30
Drivers (MCS-150)
14
Crash Records
12

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
Jun
2
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
3
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
2
Apr
1
May
1
Jun
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 25 of 25 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

7 states25 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (72 violations from 25 inspections)

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Violation Summary (72 violations from 25 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued908Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection503Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48A-BIHEInoperative/defective brakes408Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps313Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC390.21TB1-MC20General/Admin
FMCSR:393.43DBMABrake - relay emergency valve227Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBDBrake chamber - cracked/broken208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-LFuel system leak207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(e)(1)395.8(e)(1)20Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories10Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.8-DDriver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment10Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT390.21TB2-DOT10General/Admin
FMCSR:393.11A1-LRRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail)11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1E-PNCNBBrakes - Electric brakes on trailer inoperative due to electrical cable unplugged11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLEndorsements - (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper endorsements on operators license11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:177.817A-HMSPPlacarding violation118Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:107.608B-HMAMC107.608B-HMAMC10Unknown
FMCSR:172.602B3-HMERHM (Emergency Response) - Emergency response information not presented as required.10Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:177.823A-HMPMCNP50%Movement of damaged hazmat packages119Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:172.301A1-HMMSHazmat marking on packages defective105Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:172.401B-HMLHM (Labeling) - Displaying a marking that could be confused with a HM label.10Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:173.24C-HMGPHM (General Packaging) - Using an unauthorized non-bulk packaging for the transportation of HM10Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45D-BAALBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLFuel system leak117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45(a)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23(a)(2)CDL - wrong class118Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.13(c)(1)No Side retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 199310Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21T(b)390.21T(b)10General/Admin
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.41No or defective parking brake system on CMV11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21T(c)390.21T(c)10General/Admin
FMCSR:395.8(a)(1)Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service11Hours Of Service

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
32.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
+8.6 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
12.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
+5.3 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
2.88vs nat'l 1.80
+1.08 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (25 inspections)

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Inspection History (25 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Oct 28, 202586181755PAPALevel 1GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.95F, 393.95A1No
Sep 24, 202585881230SR 79 SB LONE PINE WEIGH STATIPALevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1396.17C-PINo
Jun 20, 202585021012SR 79 SB LONE PINE WEIGH STATIPALevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK24393.48A-BIHE, 392.7A-D, 392.8-DYes
May 12, 202584655320SR 70 EB AT CLASVILLE WELCOMEPALevel 3PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK1396.17C-PINo
Apr 29, 202584514981FROSTBURG MDMDLevel 2PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.75A3-TAOLYes
Apr 22, 202584463991FROSTBURG MDMDLevel 1UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER7393.47A-BCFSBD, 396.5B-L, 392.2-SLLEWG3Yes
Feb 4, 202583789107SR 79 NB AT BRIDGEVILLE REST APALevel 2FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK1396.17C-PINo
Jan 28, 202583730635SR 79 NB AT BRIDGEVILLE REST APALevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR1396.17C-PINo
Jan 28, 202583730780SR 79 NB AT BRIDGEVILLE REST APALevel 2PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK1396.5B-HWSLYes
Jan 17, 202583660254SR66 HEMPFIELD TWP - MAIN TOLPALevel 2LARK SEMI-TRAILER3390.21TB1-MC, 393.43DBMA, 393.9A-LTSIYes
Sep 9, 202482611440MONROE - HANNIBALOHLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1393.48(a)Yes
Jul 10, 202482096078SR 79 SB LONE PINE WEIGH STATIPALevel 3PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK1396.17(c)No
Jul 2, 202482047446SR 79 NB AT BRIDGEVILLE REST APALevel 3TRLR SEMI-TRAILER2392.2No
Apr 3, 202481269537SR 79 SB LONE PINE WEIGH STATIPALevel 2PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK1396.17(c)No
Jan 5, 202480579810SR 79 SB LONE PINE WEIGH STATIPALevel 2PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK1396.17(c)No
Dec 20, 202380481653IH30 WB MT PLEASANT SCALETXLevel 2BRIH SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 15, 202380414069THP 4 HAYWOOD SCALES - EASTTNLevel 1VIKI SEMI-TRAILER2392.2No
Sep 28, 202379797692RoadsidePALevel 3TRLR SEMI-TRAILER2395.8(e)(1)No
Aug 16, 202379418034MOREHEADKYLevel 1TRLR SEMI-TRAILER5392.2, 392.16(a), 393.45(a)Yes
Aug 10, 202379402412US385 NBTXLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR4383.23(a)(2), 393.13(c)(1), 393.9(a)Yes
Jun 13, 202378877817MOREHEADKYLevel 1TRLR SEMI-TRAILER6393.9(a), 390.21T(b), 393.11Yes
Jun 11, 202378874194RoadsideWVLevel 2TRLR SEMI-TRAILER4392.2, 390.21T(c), 395.8(a)(1)Yes
May 18, 202378673831RoadsideWVLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
May 18, 202378681965SR 79 SB LONE PINE WEIGH STATIPALevel 1PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Apr 19, 202378385920COOPERS ROCKWVLevel 2UNK SEMI-TRAILER0No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

13 total · 46.2% OOS
2024-072025-10
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

12 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
12
Fatalities
0
Injuries
9
Across 8 crashes
Tow-Aways
11

Crash History (12 records)

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Crash History (12 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Feb 28, 2024WVTOW00WV RT 218...600057LIGHTNING TRUCKING SERVICES LLC
Feb 3, 2024WVINJURY01OAK HILLUS RT 019...600057LIGHTNING TRUCKING SERVICES LLC
Dec 6, 2023WVTOW00CLARKSBURGUS RT 019, W. PIKE ST, RT 50...239450LIGHTNING TRUCKING SERVICES LLC
May 2, 2023MDINJURY02NATIONAL FREEWAY...274961LIGHTNING TRUCKING SERVICES LLC
Apr 12, 2021WVINJURY01WV RT 002...224201LIGHTNING TRUCKING SERVICES LLC
Sep 24, 2016NCINJURY01
Mar 2, 2016WVINJURY01
Oct 20, 2015MDINJURY01
Feb 14, 2014WVTOW00
Dec 3, 2013WVTOW00
Oct 25, 2013PAINJURY01
Sep 23, 2013WVINJURY01

Compliance Timeline

18 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

May 31, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
EVEREST DENALI INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 28, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in WV
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 3, 2024
Crash
Injury crash in WV
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Dec 6, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in WV
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 2, 2023
Crash
Injury crash in MD
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Apr 12, 2021
Crash
Injury crash in WV
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Feb 20, 2020
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
EVEREST DENALI INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 9, 2019
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ST. PAUL MERCURY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 3, 2017
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
GREAT MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 9, 2017
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GREAT MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 24, 2016
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Mar 2, 2016
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Oct 20, 2015
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jan 9, 2015
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Feb 14, 2014
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 3, 2013
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 25, 2013
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Sep 23, 2013
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury

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